M1.5 Depth: 17.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Aroanias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 17:49:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Aroanias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on January 15, 2026 at 17:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

17.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 17:49:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Aroanias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.84927, 21.89804

Temperature

2.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

17.6 km

17.6 km — close to the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 129 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 349 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 350 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 486 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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